How far is Brownsville, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Brownsville, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 482.6 miles (776.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 402.8 miles (648.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
482.59 mi
07h 19m
Flight
402.82 mi
648.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
402.82 mi
Kilometers
648.27 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.59 mi
Kilometers
776.65 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Tue, Nov 10, 8:32 PM EST
Return by in Brownsville
Wed, Nov 11, 3:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-11-10T13:12
Arrive Tallahassee
Tue, Nov 10, 8:32 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:20 PM to 2:50 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakland
FL

Town in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Brownsville
239 mi
03h 39m
To Tallahassee
243.6 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    122 m · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 53rd Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Northwest 53rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    2993 ft · 1 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 62nd Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northwest 5th Court

    85 m · 8 sec · Northwest 5th Court

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    964 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 77%
I 10 West
88 mi · 18%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 1%
I 95 North
5.89 mi · 1%
Northwest 62nd Street
2.22 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.8 mi
402.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
03h 39m from Brownsville
Leave By
9:20 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brownsville and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 482.6 miles (776.6 km) and usually takes 07h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239 miles from Brownsville and 243.6 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 402.8 miles (648.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.59 one way or $129.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownsville and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Oakland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 3.2 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

25 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

28 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Kissimmee

37 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

44 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 402.82 mi (648.27 km).

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#1 Brownsville

Brownsville is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.8217600, -80.2411600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.241344, 25.821757)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 777 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.03 gal
64.46 L · about $64.59
Round trip
$129.19
34.06 gal · 128.92 L
Estimated CO2
151.3 kg one way
Round trip: 302.7 kg / 667 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $64.59 $129.19
Mid-grade $4.27 $72.72 $145.44
Premium $4.61 $78.56 $157.12
Diesel $5.89 $100.24 $200.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Tallahassee. The current time is 13:12:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.